ASUS Desktop PC User Guide Card SD/MM C/MS D540MA SD/MMC/MS D540MB Smart Card Smart D540MC D540SA
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Contents Notices ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Safety information..........................................................................................................................10 Conventions used in this guide.................................................................................................11 Where to find more information............................................
Contents Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 10 User Manual Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers for Windows® 7 installation.....................................79 Starting for the first time..............................................................................................................84 Using Windows® 7 desktop..........................................................................................................85 Managing your files and folders......................
Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
Avertissement relatif aux batteries Lithium ATTENTION ! Danger d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive. Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/.
Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance. Service warning label WARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Package contents Smart Card SD/MMC/MS ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide Nero burning software Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 DVD x1 (Optional) ASUS mouse pad x 1 (Optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC. Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models.
Front panel ENGLISH D540MA Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug. Optical disk drive (optional). This optical disk drive reads or writes data to or from optical discs. Optical disk drive eject button (optional). Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Memory card readers (optional).
• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 gen1 port when installing Windows® operating system. ENGLISH • Due to USB 3.1 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.1 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 gen1 devices to USB 3.1 gen1 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.1 gen1 devices. USB 3.
ENGLISH USB 3.1 gen1 port. The Universal Serial Bus 3.1 gen1 (USB 3.1 gen1) port connects to USB 3.1 gen1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 gen1 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.1 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.1 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used as data storage only.
ENGLISH HDD LED. On: HDD is ready. Flashing: The HDD is transmitting or receiving data. Reset button. Press this button to reset your computer. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices. Optical disk drive eject button (optional). Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug.
D540SA Smart Card SD/MMC/MS ENGLISH Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. Optical disk drive eject button (optional). Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Optical disk drive (optional). This optical disk drive reads or writes data to or from optical discs. Memory card readers (optional). This area contains one or more memory card reader slots. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Headphone port.
ENGLISH USB 3.1 gen1 port. The Universal Serial Bus 3.1 gen1 (USB 3.1 gen1) port connects to USB 3.1 gen1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 gen1 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.1 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.1 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used as data storage only.
PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. ENGLISH PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) Gen 2 ports are for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage. • Due to the design of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller.
Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. ENGLISH ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
D540MB ENGLISH Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector. RATING: 115/230Vac, 50-60Hz, 6/3A or 220-230Vac, 50Hz, 3A or 230Vac, 50Hz, 3A or 100-120Vac, 50-60Hz, 8A PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.
DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. ENGLISH DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Microphone port (pink).
ENGLISH Serial ports (on selected models only). These COM ports are for pointing devices or other serial devices. LPT connector (on selected models only). Connect a parallel device such as a printer to this LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector. Serial port. This COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. VGA port.
ENGLISH PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing a Windows® operating system. • Windows® 7 requires USB 3.0 driver to be installed before using USB 3.0 devices. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.
ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN port LPT connector (on selected models only). Connect a parallel device such as a printer to this LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector.
ENGLISH D540SA PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) Gen 2 ports are for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage. • Due to the design of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.
ENGLISH USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.
Serial port. This COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. ENGLISH Serial port (on selected models only). This COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer.
Using the onboard display output ports ENGLISH Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port on the rear panel of your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to a power source. D540MA D540MB D540MC D540SA DVI • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS.
Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse ENGLISH Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.
D540SA ENGLISH ` Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source.
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Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on your computer. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
Chapter 2 ENGLISH Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports individually from the BIOS Setup.
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Removing a USB storage device Windows® 7 1. Click from the Windows notification area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you are using the USB 3.0 flash drive or USB 3.0-compatible devices. 2. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer.
Connecting microphone and speakers ENGLISH This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. • When your Desktop PC comes with an internal speaker, the audio output will be from the internal speaker. • When you connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker, you need to enable the audio device output.
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Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ENGLISH Connecting 4.
ENGLISH Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 7.
Changing to the external audio output ENGLISH When you connect an external audio device to your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to ensure a clear audio quality. To change to the external audio output: 1. Connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker to the rear Line Out port. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up. For the location of the rear Line Out port, refer to the section Getting to know your computer. 2. Tick Front Speaker Out, then click OK. 3.
Connecting multiple external displays ENGLISH Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop. To set up multiple displays: 1. Turn off your computer. 2.
D540MC ENGLISH Smart Card SD/MMC/MS D540SA 3. Turn on your computer. 4. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. Configure the settings for your displays. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows.
Chapter 3 ENGLISH Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC.
Using the memory card reader (optional) ENGLISH Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media files. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to read from and write to different memory card drives. Smart Card SD/MM C/MS Smart Card SD/MMC /MS To use the memory card: 1. Insert the memory card into the card slot. • A memory card is keyed so that it fits in only one direction.
Smart ENGLISH Using the optical drive (on selected models only) Card SD/MMC /MS Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray. 2. Place the disc on the optical drive with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop is positioned horizontally. 3. Push the tray to close it. 4. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files.
Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. ENGLISH To disable or enable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports: 1. Press to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Configuration > USB Single Port Control. 3. Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable. 4. Press to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5.
Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS You can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect your HDD. 1. Press to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, click Exit > Advanced Mode. From the Advanced Mode screen, click Main > HDDx: [name of HDD] to open the HDD Password screen. 3. Select the Set User Password item and press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 5. Confirm the password when prompted.
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Chapter 4 ENGLISH Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. 2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem.
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Connecting via a local area network (LAN) To connect via a LAN: Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN. ENGLISH 1.
D540MC ENGLISH RJ-45 cable LAN D540SA RJ-45 cable LAN 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. • For more details, refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection.
Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection: Launch Network and Sharing Center in Windows® 7 / 10 system. ENGLISH 1. Windows® 7 • Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. Windows® 10 • Do either of these two ways: • From the taskbar, right-click , then click Open Network and Sharing Center. • From the Start menu, click Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Network and Sharing Center. 2.
5. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. ENGLISH Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 56 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 10. Follow the next onscreen instructions to complete the setup. ENGLISH 9. Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection: 1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section. 2 Click Use the following IP address. 3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. 4. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. When done, click OK.
Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. ENGLISH To establish a Wi-Fi connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP). D540SA Wireless AP Modem • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless performance.
Chapter 5 ENGLISH Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager ASUS Manager provides a set of tools for customizing and maintaining your ASUS computer. Installing ASUS Business Manager 1. Insert your ASUS support DVD into your optical drive. 2. On the support CD window, click Utilities > ASUS Business Manager. 3. On the ASUS Manager setup screen, select the applications you want to install. 4. Click Install. 5. The system will prompt you to reboot your system once installation is complete.
Starting ASUS Manager ENGLISH Launch ASUS Manager from the Start Menu by clicking Start > ASUS > ASUS Manager Icon View and List View ASUS Manager has an Icon View and List View. Click the List View icon tools available for your system.
System ENGLISH The System Information screen displays hardware and software details about your computer. Update Click Update on the main ASUS Manager screen to download and install hardware drivers, the latest BIOS, and updated ASUS applications.
Security ENGLISH Click Security on the main ASUS Manager screen to access PC Cleanup and USB Lock utilities. PC Cleanup PC Cleanup provides options to remove temporary and unnecessary files from your computer to free up hard drive space. ASUS Secure Delete ASUS Secure Delete keeps your files secure by making deleted files completely irrecoverable using a simple drag-and-drop interface.
To use ASUS Secure Delete: Once ASUS Secure Delete is launched, do any of the following to add files to the deletion box: • Drag and drop the files to the deletion box. • Right-click the file then select ASUS Secure Delete. 2. To remove a file from the deletion list, select the file, then click . 3. Tick Delete the files listed in the recycle bin if you want to permanently delete all the files in the recycle bin. 4.
USB Lock ENGLISH The USB Lock feature secures your USB ports, card reader and optical drive from unwanted access by setting up a password. Backup & Recovery Click Recovery on the main ASUS Manager screen to begin Windows maintenance tasks such as system restoration, adjusting startup settings and repairing Windows with a recovery disk.
Power ENGLISH Click Power on the main ASUS Manager screen to configure power management. With Power Manager, you can specity time settings for system hibernation, sleep, display and hard drive activity. Tool Click Tool on the main ASUS Manager screen to access the Support screen, Ai Booting or MyLogo. Support Support lists links to ASUS support web sites and contact information.
Ai Booting ENGLISH Ai Booting displays a list of bootable storage devices. Select a device and click the left/right buttons to modify the boot sequence. MyLogo ASUS MyLogo allows you to customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST).
Changing the BIOS boot logo Select any of the options, then click Next: • Change the BIOS boot logo and update the BIOS. • Change the BIOS boot logo only. ENGLISH 1. Before selecting the first option, download the BIOS file to your computer using ASUS Update. 2. Click Browse to locate the picture file that you want to use as the boot logo (and the downloaded BIOS if required) and then click Run. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
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Chapter 6 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section Turning your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1. My computer hangs.
? The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. ENGLISH Check if the Number Lock LED is off. When the Number Lock LED is on, the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only. Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad. ? ? ? 70 No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer.
? I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal files or data. ENGLISH On Windows® 7: The Windows® System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos. For more details, refer to the section Restoring your system in Chapter 2. On Windows® 10: You can use Windows® 10 recovery option to refresh or reset your computer’s system settings.
? My speakers produce no sound. ENGLISH • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speaker is connected to an electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers’ volume. • Ensure that your computer’s system sounds are not Muted. • If it is muted, the volume icon is displayed as . To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click .
Problem No power (The power indicator is off) ASUS Desktop PC Possible Cause Action Incorrect power voltage • Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Your computer is not turned on. Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on. Your computer’s power cord is not properly connected.
Display ENGLISH Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause Action The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer. • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to the discrete VGA port. Signal cable problems Try connecting to another monitor. Possible Cause Action The LAN cable is not connected.
Problem No Audio Possible Cause Action Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. • Refer to your computer’s user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer. Speaker or headphone does not work. Try using another speaker or headphone. The front and back audio ports do not work. Try both the front and back audio ports. If one port failed, check if the port is set to multi-channel.
CPU ENGLISH Problem Too noisy right after turning on the computer. Possible Cause Action Your computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its default settings. Old BIOS version Update the BIOS to the latest version. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions. The CPU fan has been replaced.
ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 7 / Windows® 10 User Manual Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 10 User Manual E11014 First Edition October 2015 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers for Windows® 7 installation Preload the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers to be able to use the keyboard and mouse during the Windows® 7 installation. The following steps guide you in preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Method 1: Preloading/installing via ODD and USB device 1.
6. The USB 2.0/3.0 driver loads automatically during the installation startup. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Method 2: Preloading/installing via ASUS EZ Installer 1.
Windows® 7 OS disk to USB storage device a) Select Windows 7 OS disk to USB storage device then click Next. b) Check I agree and then click Next. c) Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk then click Next.
d) Select the USB storage device and click Next. e) Click the refresh icon if the USB storage device is not displayed. Click Yes to clear the contents on the USB storage device and create a bootable USB device. The USB storage device will be formatted, so ensure that you have backed up your data from it. f) Once completed, click OK to finish. Windows® 7 OS disk to ISO file a) Select Windows 7 OS disk to ISO file then click Next.
b) Check I agree and then click Next. c) Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk then click Next. d) Select the folder to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next.
e) Once completed, click OK to finish. ENGLISH f) Burn or copy this ISO file onto an empty DVD to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. In your ASUS Desktop PC, insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an external ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files. 6. Power on your ASUS Desktop PC and press [F8] during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. 7. Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 8. The USB 2.
Using Windows® 7 desktop > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows® 7. ENGLISH Click the Start icon Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon . 2.
Pinning items on the jumplists ENGLISH When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quick-access to the program’s or item’s related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media files. To pin items to the jumplist: 1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin, then select Pin to this list.
Using the notification area ENGLISH By default, the notification area shows these three icons: Action Center notification Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notifications and launch the Windows® Action Center. Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network connection. Volume Click this icon to adjust the volume.
ENGLISH Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: 1. Launch Windows® Explorer. 2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. 3. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder. Customizing the file/folder view To customize the file/folder view: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your data. 3. From the toolbar, click the View icon 4.
Adding a new folder 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the toolbar, click New folder. 3. Key in a name for the new folder. ENGLISH To add a new folder: You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder. Backing up your files Setting up a backup To set up a backup: > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 1. Click 2. Click Set up backup. Click Next. 3. Select your backup destination. Click Next. 4.
Protecting your computer ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 Action Center Windows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems. You may customize the notifications. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in this chapter. Launching Windows® 7 Action Center To launch Windows® 7 Action Center: 1.
Setting up a user’s password 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. 2. Select Create a password. 3. Key in a password and confirm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password. ENGLISH To set up a user’s password: Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer from virus. It is purchased separately.
Recovering your system Windows® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the system recovery partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).
4. Select OK to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
Chapter 2 Using Windows® 10 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system. To start your Desktop PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Desktop PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you want to use on your desktop PC. 3.
Using the Windows® 10 UI ENGLISH The Windows® 10 User Interface (UI) includes the favorite Start menu and the tiled-format on the Start screen. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC.
Start screen ENGLISH The Start screen , which appears together with the Start menu, helps organize all the apps you need in just one place. The apps on the Start screen are displayed on tiled-format for easy access. Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. Click to restore the Start screen Moving apps on the Start screen You can move apps from the Start screen simply through dragging and dropping the app to your preferred location.
Taskbar ENGLISH Windows® 10 comes with the standard taskbar, which stores all your currently running apps or items in the background. Unpinning apps from the taskbar 1. From the Start screen or taskbar, right-click the app you want to unpin. 2. Click Unpin from Start or Unpin this program from taskbar to remove the app from the Start screen or taskbar. Using the Task View When you have several running apps, you can click running apps, and click on an app or item to launch it.
Snap feature ENGLISH The Snap feature displays about four apps or more in one screen, allowing you to work or switch among apps. Using Snap Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. Using your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and release on a screen corner to snap it in place. b) Snap another app to your preferred location on the screen. Using your keyboard a) Launch an app, press snap the app in place.
Keyboard shortcuts ENGLISH Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch apps and navigate Windows® 10.
Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. + <+> + ENGLISH Zooms out your screen. + <-> Opens the Narrator Settings. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option. Back up all your data before using this option. This process may take a while to complete. 1.
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